These Executive Minds (TEXEM), a United Kingdom-based leadership development organisation, has recognised outstanding Nigerian women leaders among her alumni for their contributions to governance, strategic leadership, and innovation.

The recognition, which coincides with Women’s Month and International Women’s Day, highlights the achievements of female professionals in government, finance, healthcare, media, and other key sectors.

TEXEM stated that these women’s contributions underscore the growing influence of female professionals in national development and the critical role of women in shaping public policy and driving business transformation.

Among those recognised are Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and Sen. Oluranti Idiat Adebule, both commended for their roles in legislative reforms, education policy, and public administration.

Also acknowledged are Sunkanmi Oyegbola and Busola Abidakun, serving as Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State, and Daba Bolaji, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, for their contributions to policy implementation, youth empowerment, and governance reforms.

The organisation also recognised Dupe Olusola, immediate past Managing Director of Transcorp Hotels, for leading business transformation in the hospitality industry and Chinwe Iloghalu, Acting Managing Director at Nova Bank, for driving financial innovation.

Others recognised include Adenike Brown Awosan, for her leadership in branding and marketing, Ebele Nwachukwu, Managing Director of Royal Exchange General Insurance, and Olayinka Ajayi, Executive Director at Zenith Pensions, for their contributions to the insurance and pensions sectors.

In the media sector, Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, former CEO of Arise News, and Ijeoma Ude, Executive Director at BusinessDay, were acknowledged for their role in public discourse and business journalism.

Zainab Nda-Isaiah, Chairman of Leadership Newspaper Nigeria Ltd, and Dr (h.c.) Hadiza I. Bala, Group Executive Director at Media Trust Group, were also recognised for their contributions to journalism and corporate governance.

In healthcare, Tonye Ukpong, CEO of Total Health Trust, was commended for enhancing service delivery and industry collaboration.

The organisation also highlighted the impact of Hajara Bolanle Oniyangi and Ann Iyonu of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for their contributions to policy reforms, democracy, and sustainable development.

TEXEM noted that the achievements of these professionals demonstrate the shifting leadership landscape, where women continue to break barriers in governance and corporate leadership.

The organisation called for sustained efforts to promote gender inclusivity, stating that women’s leadership fosters diversity, better decision-making, and economic growth.

The founder of TEXEM, UK, said:
“The future belongs to those who lead with vision, resilience, and impact. At TEXEM, we celebrate women who redefine governance, strategy, and innovation—not just by breaking barriers, but by shaping a more inclusive and prosperous world.”

TEXEM is a leadership development and executive education organisation committed to equipping public and private sector leaders with strategies to address complex challenges.(NAN)
Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz